1. Welcome!

2. What is L.E.A.N.®?
SIMPLE, PRACTICAL and INTERACTIVE educational WORKSHOPS that teach parents basic behaviors that will EMPOWER them to raise healthy children.

3. What does L.E.A.N. stand for?
Lifestyle:
live
how we
Exercise:
move
how we
Attitude:
think
how we
Nutrition:
eat
how we
The four pillars of health.

4. Dr. Bill Sears 35 years as a practicing pediatrician
An expert on family nutrition
America’s most trusted source for child-rearing* info
Renowned author
Over 40 Books & numerous scientific articles
More than 100 television appearances, including:
Dr. Phil, Oprah, 20/20, CNN, Dateline, etc.
Medical and parenting consultant
Parenting & Baby Talk Magazines
Popular “askdrsears.com” website
Also . . .
Overweight as a child
Survived stage 4 colon cancer as an adult
* Parenting/Baby Talk Survey

5. Sean Foy, M.A. Exercise Physiologist & Behavioral Coach
President, Personal Wellness Corporation
Co-author of
Dr. Sears’ LEAN Kids book & curriculum
Dr. Sears’ LEAN Start Program
Author – 10 Minute Total Body Makeover

6. Big Concerns
OBESITY

7. “F as in Fat” (2010). Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

8. “F as in Fat” (2010). Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Obesity %
Overweight 18.2%
34.6%
“F as in Fat” (2010). Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

9. Obesity Facts
In the past year, adult obesity rates increased in 28 states, only DC saw decline
2/3 of adults and 1/3 of children and teens are currently obese or overweight.
Since 1980, the number of obese adults has doubled.
Skyrocketing numbers with obese children since 1970
Ages 6-11 x 4
Ages 12 – 19 x 3
Obesity during pregnancy increases risks, plus the size and future of baby

10. The Cost of Obesity Affects us all!
Matter of National Security!
Kids too FAT to join and perform in the military
Less than 1/3 of kids engage in vigorous activity
$147,000,000 obesity-related medical costs
10 % of all annual medical spending.
We won’t be able to compete in global economy
Rising health care costs – add’l $1,427 year
Workforce in poor health

11. NUTRITION DEFICIT DISORDERS
Big Concerns
NUTRITION DEFICIT DISORDERS

12. Nutrition Deficit Disorder (NDD)
Nutrition affects a child’s LEARNING, BEHAVIOR, ATHLETISISM & HEALTH
Thin does not equal healthy
NDD has physical and mental affects
ADHD, developmental delays, depression, learning disabilities, allergic diseases, inflammatory diseases (e.g., dermatitis, colitis, bronchitis)

13. Food and a Child’s Brain
Junk food can cause neurotransmitters (which pass along information) to function improperly.
Smart food allows information to be processed correctly which enables children to function at their optimal level

14. Performance & Learning
BEFORE
AFTER
A six year old child’s handwriting on a Junk Food diet.
Six year old child’s handwriting after one month of *change in diet.
*An increase in Omega-3’s was used to illustrate the change in diet.
Oxford-Durham Study Results

15. Big Concerns
THE FUTURE?

16. Disease & Death Rates
Obesity is related to more than 20 major chronic diseases.
1 in 3 adults have some form of heart disease – kids have onset
More than 80 million Americans have type 2 diabetes or are pre-diabetic
Obese children are 2X more likely to die prematurely before the age of 55

17. Addressing the Problem

18. What we know Traditional approaches don’t work
Program failures
Obesity rate growth
Incentives only work while in place
Current solutions not sustainable
Food Pyramid fails
Quantity vs. quality
Confusing & ineffective
Associated Press reports that after spending over $1,000,000,000 to change the way kids eat, of the 57 government programs, only 4 showed any moderate signs of success

19. “A Child’s Education Begins with Educating the Parents”
Parenting 101
“A Child’s Education Begins with Educating the Parents”
Robert Doman Jr. – Founder/Director, The National Association for Child Development

20. Formula for Creating Change
Develop a paradigm shift
Lifestyle vs. diet
Mental and physical
Instill the desire for change – hot buttons
Make it simple and fun
The right focus
Parents and caregivers
Multifaceted – community, school, etc.
Prevention, intervention, and accountability

21. Education is the Solution

22. The L.E.A.N. Difference

23. Why L.E.A.N. Educates the decision maker – the parent
Simple and easy to understand
Provides a “trusted source”
Tackles issues of childhood obesity, disease prevention and wellness
Proven results

24. Parents believe information learned in L.E.A.N. Start is very useful.
Why L.E.A.N.
Parents believe information learned in L.E.A.N. Start is very useful.

25. Why L.E.A.N.
Parents are confident they implement learned behaviors with their families.

26. Ask a Parent
“I learned a lot with regard to nutrition. I also learned how to read labels before buying anything… it really helped me change my eating habits. I hope there will be more of these classes to benefit our families.” L.E.A.N. Start Parent

27. Dr. Sears’ L.E.A.N. is: All about education
Not a franchise
Not a business opportunity
Not multi-level marketing
Not affiliated with any product
Focused on changing lives

28. “The best gift you can give a child is the gift of health.”
William Sears, M.D.

29. A Holistic Approach Attitude Immune Behavior System Illness / Disease
Actions
Illness / Disease
Learning
Energy
Performance

30. L.E.A.N.® Programs
Fun and interactive educational workshop for parents and caregivers with children ages 3 to 12 years old.
Condensed version of L.E.A.N. Start for busy parents.
Teaches those preparing for pregnancy, expecting and nursing mothers how to care for themselves and their babies.

31. L.E.A.N. Start Fun and easy to incorporate into everyday life
Is easy to learn and implement
Fun and easy to incorporate into everyday life
Practical tools to take home
Targets parents with children ages 3 to12
Six hours of instruction over 6 or 3 weeks
Class applications
Community focused education
Parent Universities
County health initiatives
Faith-based groups
Medical centers & practices
Corporate wellness programs

32. L.E.A.N. Essentials
Condensed Course for the Time-Strapped and Skeptical
2 Hours of Instruction…Fun
Class Applications
A Great First Step Program
Home Based
Small & Big Groups
Fundamentals

33. Traffic Light Eating

34. Traffic Light Eating ~ Green Light Foods
“go”
Foods that are grown
Colorful
Usually can be eaten raw
Help you grow
Includes all fruits and vegetables
Eat as much as you want

35. Traffic Light Eating ~ Yellow Light Foods
Yellow means “slow down”
Okay to eat every day, but not too much
Have more calories than Green Light Foods
Usually have more fat or sugar than Green Light Foods
Includes things like pasta, rice, bread, nuts, yogurt, low fat cheese, & chicken

36. Traffic Light Eating ~ Red Light Foods
Red means “stop and think”
Make a different choice or eat a smaller portion
Lower in nutrients & higher in calories
Includes foods with artificial sweeteners, hydrogenated oils or trans-fat
High in fat and/or sugar
Includes foods like butter, cookies, donuts, white bread, soda, ham and other fatty meats

37. Building a healthier world,
one family at a time!